Allen County Power Outage History
2014–2025 · Kentucky
Worse than average — more frequent or longer outages than most counties. How grades are calculated
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2016 | 2 hrs | 12,799 (92%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 105 hrs | 9,739 (70%) | High Wind |
| Feb 16, 2021 | 1 hrs | 7,604 (54%) | Winter Storm |
| Jan 14, 2018 | 2 hrs | 6,213 (45%) | Winter Storm |
| May 17, 2025 | 33 hrs | 5,180 (37%) | Unnamed event |
Over the 12 years from 2014 to 2025, Allen County recorded 714 distinct power outage events, averaging 2.0 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Allen County started December 18, 2016, lasting 2 hours and leaving up to 12,799 customers without power (92% of the county) at its peak.
June has historically been the worst month for outages in Allen County, with 101 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Allen County earns a Reliability Grade of D, placing it in the 27th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
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Similar counties in Kentucky
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Allen County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Oldham County | D | 28th |
| Bracken County | D | 26th |
| Anderson County | D | 26th |
| Fleming County | D | 26th |
| Rowan County | D | 25th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Allen County?
Between 2014 and 2025, Allen County recorded 714 outage events, averaging 2.0 hours each.
What is Allen County's reliability grade?
Allen County has a Reliability Grade of D, in the 27th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Allen County?
The worst outage on record started December 18, 2016, lasting 2 hours and affecting up to 12,799 customers.